This research on gene expression all point to an improvement in
anti-inflammatory genes and some others. Consider this 2013 study
on the correlation between gene expression in the immune system and
well-being: A functional genomic perspective
on human well-being - The results of this study show that
hedonic and eudaimonic well-being [a “hedonic” form
representing the sum of an individual’s positive affective
experiences, and a deeper “eudaimonic” form that results from
striving toward meaning and a noble purpose beyond simple
self-gratification], although correlated, have markedly
divergent gene transcriptional correlates in human immune cells.
Eudaimonic well-being was associated with decreased expression of
the previously defined CTRA (conserved transcriptional response to
adversity) transcriptome profile involving elevated expres-sion of
proinflammatory genes and reduced expression of genes involved in
antibody synthesis and type I IFN antiviral responses. In contrast,
hedonic well-being was associated with significant up-regulation of
the CTRA gene expression profile. These opposing transcriptome
profiles emerged despite the fact that hedonic and eudaimonic
well-being were experienced similarly at the level of conscious
affect... The emergence of distinct leukocyte transcriptome
profiles in the presence of similar affective profiles suggests
that the gene regulatory architecture of the human immune system
may be more sensitive to the eudaimonic vs. hedonic sources of
human happiness than are our conscious experiences. If “the
goodlife” is a long and healthy life free from the allostatic load
of chronic stress, threat, and uncertainty, CTRA gene expression
may provide a negative reference point for hownotto live. If we ask which type
of happiness most directly opposes that molecular antipode, a
functional genomic perspective favors eudaimonia.

So the September issue of The Neuropsychotherapist is
out and we have some great content for you including:

Part 1 of The Neurodevelopmental Impact of Stress,
Adversity, and Trauma: Implications for Social Work by Janet
R. Shapiro and Jeffrey S. Applegate. These authors ask the question
"How does exposure to early adversity and stress precipitate
neurodevelopmental changes that, in turn, are associated with
increased risk behaviors and poor health outcomes? "

Quantum Physics and the Science of Psychotherapy: Cosmic
Consciousness, Stress, and Therapeutic Cognition by Ernest L.
Rossi and Kathryn L. Rossi. In this article, the first in a series
that the Rossi’s are writing especially for The
Neuropsychotherapist, they review the evolving perspectives of
subatomic particle physics, math, biology, and psychology that we
have witnessed over the past century, as they seek to create a new
integrated quantum field theory of cosmos, life, stress, and
creating a new consciousness.

Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence by Daniel
J. Siegel. In this article of the same name as his new book,
explores a number of foundational concepts inspired by weaving
together a wide range of disciplines that reveals how the way we
develop three aspects of our mental lives—attention, intention, and
awareness—actually changes the anatomic, biochemical, and
physiological components of bodily health, mental flourishing, and
relational well-being.

Our Spotlight article this month features Roger
Keizerstein, who is a child psychotherapist and a
certified clinical trauma professional in private practice in New
York for 35 years. His stories and essays have appeared in Newsday,
The New York Times, The Southampton Press and Listen Magazine. He
lectures on trauma and post-traumatic stress throughout the New
York Metropolitan area.

And we have a rather special book review by Tom Barber as he
let's us know his thoughts about the recent Hill and Rossi book
The Practitioner’s Guide to Mirroring Hands!

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Topics on the science of psychotherapy and psychology hosted by the editors of The Neuropsychotherapist magazine. This podcast covers the neuroscience, neurobiology, biology, sociology, brain science, and even the quantum and metaphysical elements that affect our mental well being and how understanding these elements informs the psychotherapist and psychologist. This podcast also serves the readership of The Neuropsychotherapist as we cover the latest articles, news and events we are publishing.